Thread: 6x6 V8

Originally Posted by Bearman

Hi Brad, Correct there about having to cut the transfer off the LT95 and then you need to mate it somehow shaft wise. Not sure if anyone has done this yet. The ones I have seen have used the LT230 with the MSA gearboxes. I ended up removing the detroit from the intermediate axle and leaving the one in the rear with the freewheeling hubs. That way it is only used offroad when I lock the rear axle in. I wasn't real happy about the way it clunked occasionally when unlocking on corners on the bitumen.

Thanks Brian, I like the idea of the detroits no air lines etc, if I could afford it I would go for E-lockers but they are pricey, so probably air lockers, long term project.

Originally Posted by Bearman

Hi Brad, Correct there about having to cut the transfer off the LT95 and then you need to mate it somehow shaft wise. Not sure if anyone has done this yet. ...............

Hi Brian,

If the 'question' is about just about cutting off the LT95 TC then yes Ritters did heaps of these in the early 80's to marry them up to Ford C4 or C9's using a custom adaptor housing and custom bellhousing. Beautifully engineered.

From memory the 'cutting' appeared to have been done on a lathe, based on the front surface markings.

The auto output shaft was cut and an adaptor 'spud' shaft was welded on to mate with the LT95 TC input.

When I was putting this combo together with a 350 I spoke to a guy called Noel at Ritters about a couple of things. He was there in the 80's when all this happening and knows all, maybe still there.

I have some installed pics that could be pm'd.

cheers, DL

Originally Posted by Benda64

Thanks Brian, I like the idea of the detroits no air lines etc, if I could afford it I would go for E-lockers but they are pricey, so probably air lockers, long term project.

Here's a 4.7 ARB locker on Gumtree to suit a Salisbury, No compressor etc but cheap at that price
Land Rover (4X4) | Engine, Engine Parts & Transmission | Gumtree Australia Subiaco Area - Subiaco | 1134689182

Originally Posted by 350RRC

Hi Brian,

If the 'question' is about just about cutting off the LT95 TC then yes Ritters did heaps of these in the early 80's to marry them up to Ford C4 or C9's using a custom adaptor housing and custom bellhousing. Beautifully engineered.

From memory the 'cutting' appeared to have been done on a lathe, based on the front surface markings.

The auto output shaft was cut and an adaptor 'spud' shaft was welded on to mate with the LT95 TC input.

When I was putting this combo together with a 350 I spoke to a guy called Noel at Ritters about a couple of things. He was there in the 80's when all this happening and knows all, maybe still there.

I have some installed pics that could be pm'd.

cheers, DL

Thanks, Appreciate if you could PM them to me. I built a 351 Clevo/C4 combo in a S3 back in the late 80's and used a Marks adaptor with a modified C4 mainshaft and spud shaft. Wonder if it would be worth contacting Ritters to see if they do a MSA to Lt95 adaptor.

I really doubt Ritters would do the MSA thing.

The auto (and air con) conversions were aimed squarely at the Saudi market because they were not stock LR options at the time. This Ritters initiative success there probably led to LR's future direction of the RR as a luxo barge.

Will send pics in the next day or so.

cheers, DL

Originally Posted by Bearman

Here's a 4.7 ARB locker on Gumtree to suit a Salisbury, No compressor etc but cheap at that price
Land Rover (4X4) | Engine, Engine Parts & Transmission | Gumtree Australia Subiaco Area - Subiaco | 1134689182

Thanks Brian made an offer see what happens

Originally Posted by Bearman

Thanks, Appreciate if you could PM them to me. I built a 351 Clevo/C4 combo in a S3 back in the late 80's and used a Marks adaptor with a modified C4 mainshaft and spud shaft. Wonder if it would be worth contacting Ritters to see if they do a MSA to Lt95 adaptor.

Did you ask Sheldon?
He did the development on mine.

No, I haven't done any more about it Keith, decided to stick with the LT95 setup for the moment seeing as I have plenty and love fiddling with them. Presently looking at changing the diff ratios to 3.54 and if it needs more boost than the standard turbo puts out I may go with a KLR kit. I think that's the easiest way to go for less revs.